The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 61.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- FOCUS ACADEMY TRUST (UK) LTD
- Head
- Mrs Donna Popek (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Charlotte Close, Birstall, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 761m away
Drighlington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Batley Girls' High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Gomersal Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
BBG Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Birchfield Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Fairfield School
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fieldhead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fieldhead Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fieldhead Primary Academy?
Fieldhead Primary Academy currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fieldhead Primary Academy take?
Fieldhead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fieldhead Primary Academy?
Fieldhead Primary Academy is in Batley, WF17 9BX, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fieldhead Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fieldhead Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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